Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
109 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

AKZ820-821-220100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0017.260221T0000Z-260222T1800Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Diomede, Teller, Wales, Brevig Mission,
and Shishmaref
109 PM AKST Fri Feb 20 2026

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could result
  in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds weaken Sunday morning allowing
  conditions to improve, but showery snowfall continues through
  Monday. Storm total snowfall accumulations between 4 and 10 inches
  expected depending on the distribution of showery snowfall. The
  heaviest totals are expected along the hills between Brevig
  Mission and Wales.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle.

&&

$$